New Business Development Manager at Kempston Recruitment

• Are you a strategic individual with a passion for training excellence, and business growth? We are seeking an exceptional New Business Development Manager to lead our clients operation in East London, Eastern Cape 

Minimum Skills and Requirements: 

• Grade 12 (Matric) essential
• Minimum 5 years' management experience within a training, transport, logistics, driver training, or related environment
• Proven experience managing teams and operational functions
• Experience in training and development programs
• Demonstrated success in driving business growth and operational improvement
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Training, Business Management, Operations Management, or a related field advantageous
• Certified Facilitator/Trainer qualification preferred
• Assessor and/or Moderator certification advantageous
• Valid South African Driver's License – essential/ Code EC - advantageous
• PDP (Professional Driving Permit) - advantageous
• Strong leadership and people management skills 
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities 
• Knowledge of driver training methodologies and industry best practices 
• Sound understanding of health and safety legislation
• Strong organsational and administrative capabilities
• Budgment management and financial awareness 
• Leadership and team development 
• Ability to build and foster business relationships

Key Duties and Requirements:

The successful candidate would be required, but not limited to;

Operational Management

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations 
• Ensuring all training programs are delivered efficiently and in accordance with company and legislative requirements
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures and best practices 
• Monitoring academy performance and implementing improvement initiatives
• Manage the facilities, training equipment, vehicles and other academy resources 

Staff Leadership and Management

• Lead, mentor and manage trainers, instructors and administrative personnel 
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and development support 
• Ensuring adequate staffing levels and effective workforce planning 

Training and Development

• Driving continuous improvement and expansion of driver training programs 
• Ensuring training materials remain current and aligned with industry standards
• New training opportunities and business development initiatives 
• Promoting a culture of learning, safety and professional development
• Where qualified, facilitate training sessions and provide practical instruction when required

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, health and safety regulations and industry standards
• Maintain accurate training records and reporting systems 
• Monitoring training quality and learner outcomes 
• Managing audits, specifications and accreditation requirements where applicable 

Business Development and Growth 

• Developing and implementing strategies to grow business services
• Marketing of the academy, building and maintaining relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners, namely the Service Education Training Authorities (SETA's)
• Identify opportunities for new programs, certifications and market expansion 
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring